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Sounds like:
Beirut,
Sun Ra,
Duke Ellington
By
David Peter Simon
on
Dec 1, 2013
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Okay, so this probably won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it's pretty excellent, so give it a shot. Strings, clarinets, brass, and rhythm link up with sociopolitical futuristic vocals for something funky and fun. A twist on the classic big band jazz...
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2

Sounds like:
John Lawrence Schick,
John Murray,
Stan Tristan
By
Anu Rana
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Aug 11, 2013
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I've put up a Song of the Day by Menomena in the past. That song was "Evil Bee" and though it was trippy, it quite didn't prepare me for this album. With "Mines", Menomena took me by surprise in that a) the sound of their lead singer is so similar to...
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3

Sounds like:
JMSN,
Majestic Casual,
TOKiMONSTA,
Juj,
Shlohmo
By
David Peter Simon
on
Apr 13, 2013
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I'm really digging this "Afro electronica" from London-based producer Gabriel Benn, aka Tuesday Born. It has percussive beats accompanied to spooky vocals that'll make you perk your ears right up. I also highly recommend checking out the sweet lo-lig...
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4

Sounds like:
Erykah Badu,
Satin Jackets
By
Elizabeth Walker
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Jan 23, 2013
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I just fell onto this track by NYC's LION BABE, and I am in serious musical love. Comprised of Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman, "Treat Me Like Fire" is the first single from this obviously talented duo. And their name is cool, no?With a voice akin t...
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5
Sounds like:
Robert Glasper,
Shafiq Husayn,
Thundercat
By
sweeney kovar
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Jan 20, 2013
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I never formally met Austin Peralta.I recall seeing him in person once, about a year or so ago, in San Francisco. He was playing with Thundercat. He had long hair and clothes that seemed to accentuate his youth. He wore sunglasses (at night) that rem...
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6

Sounds like:
Pollyn,
Little Dragon,
Bajka
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Mar 6, 2012
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When Pharrell gets his eyes set on an artist, you know they're probably going to pull a bit of a 180. Indeed, Malaysian-based Yuna's work before and after his influence is unmistakable. The contrast between "Live Your Life" and her more prolific acou...
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7

By
Dwayne
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Jun 4, 2011
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I've always said that the sound of summer is house, but a part of me is changing my mind. I'm realizing that jazz music might be the true summer sound. Just check out
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